The fourth national BCP congress in Bobonong resolved that current officials will only be replaced after next year's general elections.
BOTSWASEMA region chairperson, Nzwaligwa Nzwaligwa, said the party decided against holding internal elections to maintain stability ahead of the general elections. BOTSWASEMA represents the party's four regions, Bobonong, Tswapong, Selebi-Phikwe and Mmadinare. Nzwaligwa said the Francistown East constituency moved a motion to have the current committee continue until after the 2009 general elections. "We were supposed to hold elections but a motion was moved to have the current committee to continue in office until after the general elections. A resolution was passed which affirmed the motion in a move aimed at maintaining stability in the party," Nzwaligwa said. The party leader, Gilson Saleshando said while the BCP has enjoyed relative peace and stability, there are concerns regarding some members' behaviour. "Although we are a better party in terms of growth and stability, unprincipled behaviour from some of our members is causing concern. This unacceptable conduct is revealed especially during the time of primary elections," Saleshando said. He added that it was necessary for the BCP to act timeously before indiscipline brings to a halt good party programmes. Saleshando said regions and constituencies should be given special powers if necessary to deal with challenges as they arise.
